IELTS Writing Task Two Question 4

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IELTS Writing Task Two Question 4:

Nowadays fashion is becoming more and more important to young people. Some people think this has negative impacts on young people and on society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Chose two reasons below or come up with your own

Possible Reason- Fashion gives consumers/people an identity

Fashion advertisements portray people in a certain way

Positive traits are associated with certain products

This can impair people’s ability to form their own identity

Young people are especially impressionable and can be pressured to conforming to certain norms

Emphasizes importance of materialism and trendy clothes, products, and brands

Possible Reason- Fashion can create a negative body image

Advertisements use slim models, perpetuating an unhealthy body image

Insinuates that being slim makes you beautiful and anything else is less beautiful

Can make impressionable young people feel insecure and negative

Can cause low self esteem

Possible Reason- Fashion trends hurt the environment

Because fashion trends change so often this can lead to clothes being frequently thrown out.

This increases landfill waste and shrinks habitats

Fashion trends are sometimes made from animals and this can lead to over hunting

This can lead to animal cruelty

Possible Reason – Fashion can help young people form their identity

Provides exposure to different types of clothes and styles reflecting different personalities.

Clothing can reflect their own ideas and personalities, allowing them to better express themselves